The Nutcracker: Family Concerts

14th December 2025 | Holywell Music Room, Oxford

Shows at 2pm and 3:30pm.

With the Waterperry Opera Festival Wind Quintet and narrator.

On the afternoon of Sunday 14 December, younger audiences and their families can enjoy a magical retelling of The Nutcracker, brought to life by the Waterperry Wind Quintet and narrator. This charming, bite-sized concert features all the musical highlights of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet, the perfect introduction to classical music and a joyous seasonal outing for children and adults alike.

Tickets for the nutcracker

Creative Team

  • Rebecca Meltzer

    DIRECTOR

FAQs

  • Each performance of The Nutcracker is approximately 30 minutes.

  • All ages are welcome, but the concerts are especially designed with primary school-aged children in mind.